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Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning - Level 2

Course overview

This qualification is designed for individuals working in, or looking to progress into, health and social care settings. It provides an in-depth understanding of person-centred approaches, ensuring that care and support are tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual.

Throughout the course, you will explore the principles and processes of person-centred thinking, planning, and review, learning how to work collaboratively with individuals to create and deliver effective care and support plans. You will gain knowledge of person-centred assessment, planning, implementation, and review, helping to promote positive outcomes and independence.

The course also focuses on supporting health and wellbeing, including the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining good health. You will learn how to support individuals with personal hygiene needs, manage continence sensitively and effectively, and use appropriate continence equipment where required.

In addition, you will examine the role of healthy sleep patterns in physical and mental wellbeing, gaining an understanding of how to support individuals in achieving and maintaining healthy routines.

By completing this qualification, you will develop valuable knowledge that can be applied across a range of health and social care roles, supporting individuals to live healthier, more independent, and fulfilling lives.

About the course

  • Unit 1 - Understanding person-centred thinking and planning

  • Unit 2 - Care planning for the care worker

  • Unit 3 - Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings

  • Unit 4 - Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene

  • Unit 5 - Understanding continence care

  • Unit 6 - Principles of supporting sleep

You might be eligible for fully funded courses depending on your circumstances. This will be assessed during your IAG (Information Advice and Guidance) interview in the enrolment process. If you are unemployed or employed part-time or earning under £24,570 per year, and you receive means tested benefits, you are likely to be eligible to complete the course for free.
Assessment is through end of topic assessments submitted for marking. Please note all assessments need to achieve pass standard for qualification to be awarded.
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This qualification is delivered through distance learning, allowing learners to study flexibly around existing commitments. Throughout the course, learners will receive dedicated support from experienced tutors who provide regular feedback and guidance.
An administration fee may be charged if you do not complete the course.
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Key Information

Course Code
P00725
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Distance Learning